Stella B Gross Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Stella B Gross Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $480,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 17 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 30 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 17 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bmo Bank N A 50 W Fernando St Ste 425, San Jose, CA 95113 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 790-2133 |
| What to submit | No set format |
| Restrictions | Organization must be exempt from tax under irc sec. 501(c)3 organization must be located in santa clara county, California |
What Stella B Gross Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Diaspora Network | General support | $70,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dioces of San Jose | Program support | $40,000 |
| San Jose Sports Authority | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School | General support | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General support | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | General support | $15,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prep | General support | $15,000 |
| Child Advocates | General support | $15,000 |
| San Jose Aux L Packard Chldrens Hosp | Program support | $10,000 |
| Via Services Rehab | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Veterans Council of Santa Clara | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ladies of Charity | General support | $10,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | General support | $10,000 |
| Our City Forest | General support | $5,000 |
| Presentation High School | General support | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Stella B Gross Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stella B Gross Charitable Trust give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stella B Gross Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Stella B Gross Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.